Canon EOS 6D User Manual

PRINTED IN THE EUCEL-ST6RA214 © CANON INC. 2017The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of February 2017. For information on the com

81Introduction 2Compatible Cards... 3Item Check List...

98In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject b

99In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfi

100Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.Exposure compensatio

101Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure

1036Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View sh

1041Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.2Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will

105A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [A1: Live View shoot.] to [Enable].Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting The figures above are based

106The AF methods available are [FlexiZoneAF (Single)], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.107), and [Quick mode] (p.109).If you want to achieve precis

107Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved,

9Contents23Q Displaying the Electronic Level ...53Feature Guide and Help...

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)1082Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> fram

109Using AF to Focus (AF Method)The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.Alt

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)1103Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image will

111You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.1Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focu

Focusing Manually1125Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the &l

1137Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>. The movie recording format will be

114When the shooting mode is set to other than <a>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness.1Set the shooti

115k Shooting MoviesYou can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for a

116With [Z2: Movie rec. size], you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and compression method. The frame rate switches automaticall

1173 Setting the Movie-Recording Size About Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBEven if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interru

Contents107645Image Settings 83Setting the Image-Recording Quality ... 84i: Setting the ISO Speed ...

1198Image PlaybackThis chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies.About images shot and saved with another deviceThe camera may

1201Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear.2Select an image. To play back images

121Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Press the <u> button. Press the <u> button

122You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. The image can be magnified during image playback (s

1231Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display images.2Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played. On

k Playing Movies124Movie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.Operation Playback Description7 Play Press

125You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased.Once an image is erased, it canno

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1279Downloading Imagesto Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software

11Contents98Image Playback 119x Image Playback ...120H Searching for Images Quickly

128You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.132

129Downloading Images to a ComputerIf you have a commercially-available card reader, you can use it to download images to your computer.1Install the s

130EOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software applications for EOS cameras. Communication Software for the Camera and ComputerYou can downl

131About the SoftwareAn Internet connection is necessary to install the software below. Insert the EOS Solution Disk into your Internet-connected comp

132Compatible OS1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).3 Select your geographic area, country a

133Installing the SoftwareCompatible OS1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).On your computer

134Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora

135Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.C

136The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precau

137Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment

12Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 139.Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. Th

Safety Precautions138 Cautions:Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury or property damage may result.Do not use or store the product i

139LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there ma

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Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual EOS 6D (WG) In the Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual, basic operation procedures for easy-to-use “Transf

W-2This camera’s wireless LAN functions let you perform a range of tasks wirelessly, from sending images to Web services and other cameras to controll

W-3What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions(1)z Transfer images between cameras (p.W-13)Transfer images between this camera and other Canon ca

W-4 In this manual, the term “wireless LAN” is used as a general term for Wi-Fi and Canon’s original wireless communication functions. The ** (numbe

W-5213IntroductionWhat You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions ... W-2Conventions Used in This Manual ...

W-6Settings and connection status for [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab can be checked on the camera’s LCD panel and LCD monitor.[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connect

W-71Basic Settings forWireless LAN FunctionsThis chapter describes settings necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN functions.

13Handling Precautions Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Use a blower to blow away dust on

W-8First, set the camera’s nickname. When the camera is connected to another device via a wireless LAN, the nickname will be displayed on the device.

W-9Registering a Nickname4Enter a nickname. For instructions on entering characters, see “Virtual Keyboard Operation” on the next page. Up to 16 cha

Registering a NicknameW-10 Switching to other input areasTo switch between top and bottom input areas, press the <Q> button. Moving the cursor

W-11 When you want to prioritize wireless LAN functions, do not operate the shutter button, Mode Dial, or playback button. Otherwise, shooting or pla

Basic Operation and SettingsW-12Connecting with an Interface Cable When [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab is set to [Enable], interface cable connection is

W-132Transferring ImagesBetween CamerasImages can be transferred between Canon cameras via the built-in wireless LAN functions. Wireless connection i

W-14Register the target camera to connect to via a wireless LAN.The camera can be connected to only one camera at a time.1Select [Wi-Fi function]. Un

W-15Selecting the Connection Destination4Select the images to send. Select images on the camera sending the images (p.W-16). Do not operate the came

W-16Selected images are sent one by one.1Select an image to send. Press the <U> key to select an image to send, then press <0>. Press th

W-17Sending ImagesMultiple images (up to 50 files) can be selected and sent.1Press <0>.2Select [Send selected]. To select the size of the image

14Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.26). To charge the battery, see page 24.2Insert a card (p.27). With the card’s label facing toward the bac

Sending ImagesW-18 4Reduce the image size. Set it if necessary. 5Send the images. Press the <V> key to select [Send], then press <0> to

W-19The camera can reconnect to another camera for which connection settings have been registered.1Select [Wi-Fi function]. Under the [53] tab, set [

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W-213Connecting to aSmartphoneConnecting the camera to a smartphone lets you use the smartphone to view, manage, and receive images stored in the came

W-22To communicate with a smartphone, the camera needs to be connected to the smartphone using the dedicated application EOS Remote. EOS Remote can b

W-23The camera and smartphone can be directly connected via a wireless LAN.Because the camera acts as an access point, no other access point is necess

Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a ConnectionW-245Connect the smartphone to the camera. On the Wi-Fi settings menu of the smartphone, sele

W-25Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection9Connect to the camera. When pairing is completed, the screen on the left is displayed. P

W-26You can use a smartphone with EOS Remote installed to view images stored on the camera and shoot remotely.The main functions of EOS Remote are des

W-27Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone1Select [Exit]. If the screen on the left is not displayed, select [Wi-Fi function] under the [53] tab on

15Quick Start Guide6While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58). All the necessary camera set

W-28The camera can reconnect to a smartphone for which connection settings have been registered.1Select [Wi-Fi function]. Under the [53] tab, set [Wi

EOS 6D (WG)GPS Function Instruction Manual

G-2 Location information*1 (latitude, longitude, elevation, and coordinated universal time*2) can be added to images. Shooting locations of geotagge

G-3Features The camera time can be set using GPS signals.  Shooting locations and the route traveled can be viewed on a virtual map, using the Map U

G-4Meaning of Symbols: Warning to prevent shooting problems.: Supplemental information.(p.**) : Reference page numbers for further information.The ico

G-5Features ... G-2Conventions Used in this Manual...

G-6To acquire GPS signals, bring the camera outdoors where the sky is unobstructed and aim it upwards. Keep your hands and other objects off the top o

G-7Acquiring GPS SignalsGPS signal status is indicated by the <r> icon on the camera’s LCD panel and LCD monitor.• Constant <r> : Signal a

Acquiring GPS SignalsG-8 Under favorable conditions, signal acquisition takes approx. 30-60 seconds after turning on the camera if radiowave conditio

G-9Acquiring GPS Signals1Select [GPS]. On the [52] tab, select [GPS] and press <0>.2Set [Select GPS device] to [Internal GPS]. When using the

16NomenclatureLCD panel (p.18) <i> ISO speed setting button (p.86) <q> Metering mode selection button <U> LCD panel illumination bu

Acquiring GPS SignalsG-105Take a picture. Shots taken after GPS signal acquisition are geotagged.The screen below is displayed when pressing the <

G-11The interval (time) to update the location information can be set. Shorter positioning intervals yield more accurate location information for your

G-12The camera time can be set using GPS signals. 1Select [GPS]. On the [52] tab, select [GPS] and press <0>.2Set [Select GPS device] to [Inter

G-13Using the GPS logging function, the location information of the route the camera traveled can be automatically recorded on the camera’s internal m

Logging the Route TraveledG-145Set [Log GPS position] to [Enable].Location information is recorded at regular intervals along the route the camera tra

G-15Logging the Route TraveledYou can import log files to a computer using the EOS Utility (EOS software), or by transferring the log data to a card a

Logging the Route TraveledG-16 When carrying the camera in a bag or suitcase as you travel, make sure the camera faces upward and nothing is on top o

G-179Countries and Regions Permitting GPS Function UseUse of GPS function is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishab

G-18Shooting locations or route traveled can be displayed on a virtual map on a computer using location information recorded on the camera. Internet

G-19Geotagging Images: Latitude, longitude, elevation, time (UTC) and signal acquisitionReception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (L1 band)Positioning Interval

17Nomenclature<V> Focal plane mark<M> Menu button (p.47)<B> Info button (p.44, 53, 55, 120)Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)Eyecup Pow

G-209Countries and Regions Permitting Wireless LAN UseUse of wireless LAN is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishab

CEL-ST6RA214 © CANON INC. 2017The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of February 2017. For information on the compatibility with a

Nomenclature18LCD PanelThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Drive mode (p.81) u Single shooting i Continuous shooting B Silent s

19NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.AF point selection([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)Card ful

Nomenclature20Mode DialTurn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).Basic ZoneAll you do is press the sh

21NomenclatureLensEF24-105mm f/4L IS USMFocus mode switch (p.35) Hood mount (p.37) Focusing ring (p.80, 111) Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) Lens m

Nomenclature22Battery Charger LC-E6Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.24).Battery Charger LC-E6ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.24).Bat

231Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

241Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

25Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Recharge the battery before using.Recharge the battery on the day before or o

26Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 (or LP-E6N) into the camera.1Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.2Ins

27The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. UHS-I Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded

Camera Basic Instruction Manual EOS 6D (WG) EOS 6D (N) The Camera Basic Instruction Manual covers the most basic operations. Instruction manuals (PDF

Installing and Removing the Card281Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Re

29Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being

30If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen appears, see page 32 to set the Date/Time/Zone.<1> : The camera turns on

31Turning on the PowerWhen the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b)

32When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screens will appear. Follow the s

333 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone4Set the date and time. Press the <U> key to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed.

341Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key t

35The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S and EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap a

Attaching and Detaching a Lens36To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

37Attaching and Detaching a LensA lens hood can block unwanted light and protect the front of the lens from rain, snow, dust, etc. Before storing the

2The EOS 6D (WG/N) is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2 effective mega

38When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on th

39Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn

Basic Operation40The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

41Basic OperationTurn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <6> dia

Basic Operation42(1)After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.When you press a button such as <f> <R> <i>, the respective fun

43Basic OperationThe Multi-controller <9> has eight keys which tilt in the directions shown by the arrows. Use the eight keys to select the AF

Basic Operation44Turn on (9)/off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the <U> button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button comp

45You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.1Press the <Q> bu

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions46 Select the desired function and press <0>. The function’s setting screen will appear.Turn the <6&g

47You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M>

3The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:• SD memory cards• SDHC memory cards*• SDXC memory cards** UHS-I cards compatible.Wh

3 Menu Operations481Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select

49If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.When the card is formatted, all images

Before You Start50 The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-relat

51Before You StartTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera

Before You Start52The shooting settings display (p.44) can be set to remain on even when you press the shutter button halfway.Under the [52] tab, sele

531Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the elect

54While you set some function, the feature’s description can be displayed.The Feature guide displays a simple description of the respective shooting m

55Feature Guide and HelpWhen [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, pressing the <B> button displays the function’s description

572Basic ShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results.With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point an

4Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charge

58<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically

59A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)60 The shutter speed display is blinking.Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a

61Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <A> mode, wh

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)62You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

63In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field and drive mode. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images.

C Creative Auto Shooting64Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can choose the ambience you want

65C Creative Auto Shooting(3) Drive mode: Press the <U > key to select the desired drive mode. You can also select the drive mode by turning the

66When you set a shooting mode suiting the scene, the camera sets the optimum settings automatically.1Set the Mode Dial to <8>.2Press the <Q&

67The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer. The furt

5Instruction ManualsCamera Basic Instruction Manual, Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual and GPS Function Instruction ManualThe booklet is compose

68Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and

69When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macr

70To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens.Using a te

71To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Flash is required. Usi

72Normally, a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a night scene. However, with the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can

73When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take a picture, three continuous s

74Cautions for <F> (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In su

75In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen.

773Setting the AF andDrive ModesThe viewfinder has 11 AF points. By selecting the optimum AF point, you can compose the picture as desired while autof

6Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Mu

78You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set aut

79You can select an AF point for focusing from among eleven AF points. In Basic Zone modes, the AF point will be selected automatically and you cannot

801Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel.2Focus the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusi

81Single and continuous drive modes are provided.1Press the <R> button. (9)2Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <

82Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.1Press the <R> button. (9)2Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel, turn

834Image SettingsThis chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lightin

84You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c. There are

853 Setting the Image-Recording QualityGuide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)*1: b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo

86Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically.1Pr

87By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.In Basic Zone modes, <D&g

7For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started23Basic

88White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natura

89If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lightin

90This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high

913 Noise Reduction SettingsNNoise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z4]

92You can minimize overexposed highlight areas.1Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press &l

93Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject out

3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction941Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the at

955Advanced OperationsIn Creative Zone modes, you can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to set the exposure as desired. By changing the camera set

96The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Progr

97In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness of the